NODE 304 White

The Node 304 features a unique modular interior for outstanding configurability.

The Node 304 accommodates up to six hard drives. Unused mounting brackets can be removed to allow for long graphic cards, additional airflow or more space for organizing cables. Additionally, it is equipped with three hydraulic bearing fans, easy-to-clean air filters in all intakes and two front USB 3.0 ports.

Featuring hybrid functionality, the Node 304 case is ideally used as a cool-running file server, a stylish and quiet home theatre PC or a powerful gaming system highlighting minimalistic and stunning Scandinavian design and maximum functionality.

Key features

Compact, modular interior

Minimalistic design with an elegant aluminum front panel

Unique new modular mounting system that accommodates up to 6 hard drives

Accommodates tower CPU coolers and single-fan water cooling systems

Filtered air intakes ensure a dust-free environment for internal components

Three Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fans included

Excellent cooling for all components

Accommodates ATX power supplies

Fan controller for all fans included

USB 3.0 for fast file transfers

Specifications

Mini ITX, Mini DTX motherboard compatibility

2 expansion slots

6 – supports either 3.5" or 2.5" HDD / SSD

ATX PSUs, up to 160mm in length (To fit in combination with a long graphics card, PSUs with modular connectors on the back typically need to be shorter than 160 mm)

EXPREVIEW.COM 2013-08-27

DAWFREAK.SE 2013-08-14

"Fractal Design is my preferred brand for Studio and gaming PC´s, I have yet to se anything that is as flexible, well designed, cool and QUIET as the Define R4. The NODE 304 shows me that no matter the size, fractal design manage to deliver quality cases for everyone and every situation."

COMPUTEREDRADIO.COM 2013-08-03

"The Node 304 wins the 2013 Golden Mic award from Computer Ed Radio! This year our taste in computer cases changed as we here at Computer Ed Radio fell in love with Small Form Factor building. So our choice for the case category was easy. The Node 304 is a small form factor case designed to use mITX motherboards. The case design allows for a small foot print but still has room for a number of cooling solutions including the use of some AiO coolers. Silent operation with great cooling potential and Fractal’s minimalistic styling means this case not only is great for building but sexy to look at."

PLAY3R.NET 2013-07-17

"Overall I really like the build quality of the Fractal Node and this is simply due to the high pride that Fractal design takes into their case design as well as the quality checks that they make during the manufacturing process. The Fractal Node is an excellent case, with high build quality excellent internal storage options."

CHIPHELL.COM 2013-06-13

PCGAMERS.NET.AU 2013-06-11

"The Node 304 really is a great mini-ITX case at a good price. It should be at the top of your list if you are looking to build a small, quiet gaming rig. HTPC or small home server builders should also keep the Node 304 in mind due to its versatility and form factor."

LANOC.ORG 2013-04-09

"When we dug into the Node 304, I was seriously blown away by its styling. It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we had another Mini ITX case in from Fractal Design called the Array. I (Wes) was impressed with that case and still keep it around for use to this day. Its hard to believe that Fractal was able to find a way to improve on that design enough to surprise me. The Node 304 is a great looking case that even from across the room you will be able to tell it is a Fractal case. The clean styling is what they are all about and with more and more gamers getting older, having kids, and moving up in the world, the market for clean cases continues to grow. A good example of this styling is the location of the front I/O panel and power button, Fractal tucked it around on the side where it is still easy to get to but kept the front clean. Really my only complaint came with the limited room for power supplies in the Node 304, especially if you need to install a long video card. Those of you looking for a good price will also be impressed with the Node 304, at less than $90 its a great deal as well."

PCLAB.PL 2013-03-18

GURU3D.COM 2013-03-12

"So if you are in the market for a very compact chassis to house your Mini ITX or DTX motherboard that has flexibility, features and great looks then yeah, the Fractal Design Node 304 should be very high on your shopping list. It is compact, looks great and would make for an excellent file-server thanks to the large amount of HDD space. Pop in a AMD APU based motherboard like we did and boom, you just created yourself a fine Home Theater PC. Add in something a little more spicy and you can even insert a graphics card. Graphics cards up to 310mm in length are supported when 2 HDD brackets are removed, but remember that graphics cards longer than 170 mm will conflict with PSUs longer than 160mm. So PSUs wise, less then 150mm length and modular are the keywords here."

THINKCOMPUTERS.ORG 2013-02-18

"The Node 304 is coming into a very popular market right now and after taking a look at it I can tell it is going to be a top choice of consumers. It has a very elegant design, it is something that you can sit on your desk and it is not going to look out of place. The really compact size means that you can fit it pretty much anywhere, and that it is going to be easy to take with you to LAN parties."

HARDWAREHEAVEN.COM 2013-02-14

"Looking at the outside of the Node 304 first we have a case which is built to Fractal Design's usual high standards. The brushed metal front panel which is almost blank looks great and should blend into home theatre environments with ease... or look great sitting on a desk. The main chassis is also nice and sturdy and we noted no quality issues with the soldering or assembly."

OVERCLOCK3D.NET 2013-02-13

"The build quality is solid and the case is nicely ventilated, plus with the ability for this to be used as a smart looking HTPC and/or a nas unit makes it stand out from the crowd and not only justify its price but also the OC3D Gold award."

ICRONTIC.COM 2013-02-10

"rall, I’m a fan of this case. I wanted a small, elegant PC with a focused set of hardware inside—and that’s just what this case let me build. If this is the kind of thing you’re looking for, I’d highly recommend the Node 304."

VORTEZ.NET 2013-01-31

"With favourable characteristics that will look great next to any home entertainment system, Node 304 is a valiant effort for Fractal Design’s first Mini-ITX chassis. It delivers on quality, size and cooling."

OVERCLOCKERS.COM 2013-01-24

"Overall, Fractal Designs has a solid case on its hands. What you have on the outside is what Fractal was going for, a sleek, minimalistic design. On the inside you have the ability to fit a full-sized, to a limit of course, video cards, ATX power supplies under 160mm, and up to six hard drives. The case overall is a bit smaller than the BitFenix Prodigy, but still manages to keep things cool on the inside, even with a powerful GPU like the 7970 exhausting mostly inside the case.[...]The Fractal Design Node 304 should be a top consideration when looking for a small ITX case in the sub-$100 range."

KITGURU.NET 2013-01-23

"The Node 304 oozes similar minimalistic style to the Define Range, making it ideal for use as a home theatre PC. The low noise level of the case also makes it ideal for this purpose. Additionally, there is also room for a performance liquid CPU cooler meaning that there is plenty of potential for overclocking."

WEGOTSERVED.COM 2012-12-12

"The Fractal Design Node 304 case is quite a versatile performer for use in either an HTPC role or for use as a SFF case. I especially like the ability to mount a regular ATX PSU (of my choice) in the case vs. the use of TFX power supplies found in similar cases. It seems universal that user reviews for these particular units almost always complain about the “cheap” supplies that die quickly in these cases.[...]Excellent build quality, an emphasis on quiet operation, a flawless finish, and such niceties as cleanable dust filters can only mean one thing: pride in their product and name."

ANANDTECH.COM 2012-11-23

"Where the Node 304 remains essentially bulletproof is its noise profile. At both idle and load, it's still actually difficult to hear at idle or load.[...] It's an attractive, small, quiet case, with reasonable thermal performance. The fact that there are no external drive bays means the exterior is particularly clean, and it's striking.[...] I hope to see the Node 304 employed by enthusiasts and boutiques alike."

HARDWARE SECRETS 2012-11-19

"The Fractal Design Node 304 is an excellent choice for the user who is building a small form factor (SFF)computer and wants a product with a stylish design, support for regular-sized power supplies, and great features."

HITECH LEGION 2012-11-19

"The Node 304 is a pretty powerful case for its size. Imagine what can be contained internally. Up to six hard drives can be installed. The case fits mini-ITX and DTX motherboards. There is space for a full sized GPU with the two expansion bays, CPU cooler, and PSU. Lastly, there is advanced cooling installed. Small computing has come a long way in the past few years.[...]The Fractal Design Node 304 case is an excellent choice for any HTPC, file server, or LAN box."

HARDWARELUXX.COM 2012-11-13

"[...]the Node 304 is an excellent mini-ITX-case. It combines an intelligent interior with a good cooling system and a stylish aluminum front. So Fractal Design prepared this small Swedish morsel well."

DVTESTS.COM 2012-11-12

"Fractal Design NODE 304 offers a very elegant and clean design which can fit very well near a big flat TV or as a small black box connected to a network as a NAS system. I want to say that the black matt and white colour scheme is very beautiful and stylish.[…]For me the case is really nice and I can say the modularity is a real plus and this case is suitable to be used as HTPC system or a NAS system."

ETEKNIX 2012-10-18

"The Node 304 is certainly one of the best looking M-ITX chassis on the market today, I can see a lot of people buying this simply because of its overall design...for your money you do get unmatched style and rock solid build quality, which is why I am awarding the Node 304 with our Editors Choice Award."

SWECLOCKERS.COM 2012-10-11

BIT-TECH.NET 2012-09-19

"The Node 304 really impressed us with its looks, build quality and flexible interior. Its size means that it's far smaller than the BitFenix Prodigy too, and should appeal to those wanting to make a truly tiny but powerful PC."